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Cambodia and International Labour Organization agree work priorities until 2028

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 sets out key areas for cooperation to promote and advance decent work in Cambodia.

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The 13th Labour Assembly concluded with a call for inclusive and effective social dialogue to address challenges in the world of work

YASSER HASSAN, ILO Director for Türkiye

ILO Director-General briefs Chilean constituents on work to advance social justice

During his first visit to Chile, the Director-General met government officials, and representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations.

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to ILO standards

ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ms. Beate Andrees: "Inclusive social dialogue is the key to addressing major transitions in the world of work".

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work

ILO Director-General welcomes Türkiye's government’ and social partners' commitment to social dialogue.

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Pacific employment report reveals persistent challenges despite job growth

New International Labour Organization report highlights how low-quality jobs are driving migration from smaller Pacific islands and calls for targeted policies for inclusive decent work.

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Decent work towards 2050: Joint ILO-PIF Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue opens

Government, employer, and worker representatives gather in Fiji to shape priorities needed for quality and inclusive employment growth across the region.

Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the IMF

Greater social justice is the cornerstone of a more sustained recovery, ILO tells World Bank and IMF

In statements to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the ILO’s Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, underlined "the crucial need for concerted, coordinated action at all levels" in the face of converging global crises.

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Pacific Tripartite High-Level Dialogue on Decent Work and the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent to take place 23-26 April 2024 in Suva, Fiji

Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), the event will foster a coordinated and inclusive approach to ensure decent work in the Pacific.

Namibia launches a National Coordination Mechanism for decent work in the fisheries sector.

A coordination body to oversee compliance and the general welfare of the fisheries sector in Namibia was launched recently in Namibia. It will operate as the ‘National Coordination Mechanism (NCM)’.

Held the VI Tripartite Seminar on the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention MLC, 2006

As a continuation of the tripartite seminars initiated in 2014 to carry out the monitoring of the application in Spain of the Maritime Labor Convention known as MLC, 2006, and 10 years after its entry into force, the VI meeting was held at the ILO office for Spain.

Centenary Declaration: A historic pact to advance social justice in Ethiopia

The Centenary Declaration has forwarded several crucial recommendations that can be translated into game changing programs, projects, and initiatives.

DA, DOLE lead aquaculture project advisory on decent work and responsible business conduct

The Philippine government through the DA and DOLE will co-chair the newly established Project Advisory/Steering Committee on Aquaculture to promote decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains.

Decent work and responsible business conduct in aquaculture: Pioneering partnership

The ILO convenes key constituents and stakeholders to foster cooperation towards decent work and responsible business in aquaculture supply chains with support from the Government of Japan.

Indonesia establishes the first MRC for migrant fishing vessel crews in Pemalang Regency

The ILO supports the establishment of the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) for Indonesian migrant fishing vessel crews to ensure their labour rights and to be free from exploitation and forced labour at sea.

ILO hosts knowledge exchange session on dispute resolution with The Bahamas and Grenada

Participants engaged in dialogue on approaches to prevent and resolve labour disputes.

Technical Workshop on World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024

This year, the core theme is the repercussions of climate change on safety and health at work. In this framework, the ILO office for Spain and the INSST are organising a joint technical conference on 25 April to commemorate it.

Groundbreaking Iraqi national strategy set to reduce inequalities in the world of work

Launch of the Iraq National Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Inequalities in the World of Work marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards a more inclusive and equitable labour market.

ILO and trade unions strengthen collaboration with Central Java on labour rights for fishers

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab and Trade Union’s in the Fishing Sector conducted a series of activities to strengthen collaboration with Central Java’s relevant stakeholders in fishing sector

Social Partners from 39 African Countries Gather to Chart Course for the Future of Work in the continent

The International Labour Organization took part in the event in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania on promotion of social dialogue on employment.